Explain the Nutrient Deficiency Disorders?
Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM), iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) and vitamin A deficiency (VAD) are still the major public health problems affecting large number of preschoolers in our country. PEM affects 60-70% children of low income group in our country. Recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data reveal that about 70% children below 3 years of age are anaemic and vitamin A deficiency is also ran pant. Night blindness, bitot spots and nutritional blindness figures are still of public health concern.